12-Days Turkey Undiscovered Tour From Istanbul

Itinerary

Day 1: Gallipoli Battlefields

Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield, Eceabat Turkey
Early morning departure to Gallipoli from Istanbul. Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at MD Barbaros Hotel or similar hotel in Canakkale.

Day 2: Troy , Pergamum

Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum, 8 km (5 mi) from Bergama, Bergama Turkey
Tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center in its time.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel or similar hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 3: Ephesus, Kusadasi

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sirince Koyu, Sirince Turkey
Former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel or similar hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 4: Pamukkale , Hierapolis

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Colossae Thermal Hotel or similar hotel in Pamukkale.

Day 5: Aphrodisias, Fethiye

Stop At: Aphrodisias, 80 km from Pamukkale, Geyre Turkey
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Marina Boutique Hotel or similar hotel in Fethiye.

Day 6: Fethiye

Stop At: Fethiye Harbour, Fethiye Turkey
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Marina Boutique Hotel or similar hotel in Fethiye.

Day 7: Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleici

Stop At: Kaleici, Iskele Cad. Paşacami Sok., Antalya 07100 Turkey
This morning we will visiting Kayakoy. The morning light provides excellent photos of this deserted Greek village. Afterwards we drive to the resort town of Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". Amongst other things we'll visit Hadrian's Gate, the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Museum which even has a Greek Orthdox Church in its garden!
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Marmara Hotel or similar hotel in Antalya.

Day 8: Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls

Stop At: Aspendos Ruins and Theater, Aspendos, Serik Turkey
Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant resting spot.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Marmara Hotel or similar hotel in Antalya.

Day 9: Konya

Stop At: Mevlana Muzesi, Konya Turkey
Early departure for Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar hotel in Konya.

Day 10: Goreme, Uchisar Castle

Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme Turkey
Today we depart for Cappadocia visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia, en route. We continue onto Cappadocia and marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hanedan Cappadocia Suites or MDC Hotel or similar caves hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 11: Pigeon and Love Valleys, Underground City

Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
Today we visit trek through the Pigeon and Love Valleys and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hanedan Cappadocia Suites or MDC Hotel or similar caves hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 12: Ankara

Stop At: Anitkabir, Mebusevleri Mh. Akdeniz Caddesi Yucetepe, Ankara 06570 Turkey
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximartely 7 pm.
Duration: 14 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.